Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Great Shelford
Great Shelford is a picturesque village situated about 4 miles south of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire, eastern England. With a rich history dating back to 1850, when it spanned 1,900 acres along the River Cam, the village has seen significant growth, with its population rising from 803 in 1841 to 4,233 by the 2011 Census. Notably, it was ranked as Britain's twenty-second richest village in 2011, making it a key area for potential planning applications.
Population: 4,534 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £510,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 017D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Shelford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Shelford.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Great Shelford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Great Shelford.
- - Shelford Health Centre Ashen Green Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5FY
T1 - Cypress - Fell due to damage being caused to boundary wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 6 Ashen Green Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5EY
Installation of 11 No. solar panels. 7 No. installed on a section of pitched roof and 4 No. on a section of flat roof at first floor level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 23 Hinton Way Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5AX
Proposed first floor side and front extensions with associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 38 Hinton Way Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BB
Submission of details required by condition 4 (Materials), 5 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), 7 (Ecological Enhancement Scheme), 8 (surface water drainage), 9 (foul water drainage), 12 (Contractors parkin
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 44 Tunwells Lane Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5LJ
T1 - Plum approx 9ms in height: reduce to 4.5 - 5ms incorporating removal of dead upper crown
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 19 Leeway Avenue Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5AU
Single storey rear extension to existing detached dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 18 High Street Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5EH
1) Birch (nearest house) - Reduce sides of crown by up to 1.5m and height by up to 3m 2) Spruce - Section fell to close to soil level 3) Birch - Reduce sides by about 1m and height by about 2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 12 Tunwells Lane Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5LJ
Non material amendment on application 25/0233/HFUL for the removal of 3 panels of glazing on the porch. One panel on the south east elevation and 2 glazing panel either side of the door - north west e
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 3 Tunwells Lane Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5LJ
T5 - Robinia: remove one low limb over grass, effectively raising crown to 3ms T6 - Robinia: remove one low limb over grass, effectively raising crown to 3ms
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land Between Hinton Way And Mingle Lane, Great Shelford And Stapleford
Outline planning application (all matters reserved except means of access) for residential development of up to 110 houses, including affordable dwellings, together with open space, play areas, landsc
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 2 Station Road Great Shelford Cambridgeshire
Modification of planning obligations contained in a Section 106 Agreement dated 22 July 2022 made between (1) South Cambridgeshire District Council, (2) FH Great Shelford Limited and (3) Churchill ret
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 74 High Street Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5EH
Rear extension to existing ancillary pottery studio within rear garden, including new timber cladding and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 22 Poplar Close Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5LX
Roof extension including rear box dormer. Replacement roof tiles and 2no. rooflights to front roof. Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 4 Mingle Lane Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BG
Non material amendment on application 24/03916/FUL for the proposal description to be amended to: Demolition of existing bungalow and the erection of a 4 bed, 2 storey dwelling, together with an attac
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 32 Mingle Lane Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5SY
T1: Copper Beech - Cut back overhanging branches on east side by 2.5m back to previous pruning points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 62A Hinton Way Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5AL
Erection of first-floor front extension with dormer window and open front porch, first-floor rear extension, single-storey side and rear extension, and alterations to fenestration. Conversion of exist
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 8 Mingle Lane Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BG
T1 - Mature Sycamore - re pollard back to previous point. Approx. 2.5m Reduction to reduce dominance Reason - This tree has not been managed for some years. It is causing excessive shading below and i
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 3 Leeway Avenue Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5AU
T1 walnut tree 20m in to be felled to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 89 Hinton Way Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5AH
T1 - Mature Yew - This tree has not been managed in many years. As a result it has a very dominant form. Request a 2m Crown Reduction in height to growth points where possible/necessary. Light trim ba
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 4 Mingle Lane Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BG
Submission of details required by condition 4( Traffic Management Plan) of planning permission 24/03916/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-02-25
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A brief summary of Great Shelford in Cambridgeshire
Great Shelford is a picturesque village situated about 4 miles south of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire, eastern England. With a rich history dating back to 1850, when it spanned 1,900 acres along the River Cam, the village has seen significant growth, with its population rising from 803 in 1841 to 4,233 by the 2011 Census. Notably, it was ranked as Britain's twenty-second richest village in 2011, making it a key area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,534 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Great Shelford show an average sale price of £510,370, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Shelford a particularly low-crime area.
Great Shelford has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stapleford, Great Shelford, Little Shelford. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Shelford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Great Shelford
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Great Shelford. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Great Shelford.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Shelford were tree works (32), full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (12). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 78 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 34 applications
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